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Phelbe Family History

Phelbe Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Pelle, Helle, Elbe, Helber, Phelan, Shelby, Helie, Hebbe, Helme

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Where is the Phelbe family from?

You can see how Phelbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phelbe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Phelbe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Phelbe families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Phelbe's in USA. California had the highest population of Phelbe families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Phelbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phelbe census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Phelbe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Phelbe. For the veterans among your Phelbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phelbe lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phelbe ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Phelbe

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